Structural Design Engineer/ Principal Structural Design Engineer
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Structural Design Engineer/ Principal Structural Design Engineer to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals.The position is based in Oklahoma City or Palmdale, CA
Requirements
- Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience (for Engineer level)
- Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 0 years of related experience (for Principal Engineer level)
- 5 years of experience in engineering design and/or analysis, or MS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering design and/or analysis.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in metallic or bonded composite structural design of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Active in-scope Secret or Top Secret clearance (last investigation within 5 years).
- Previous exposure to bonded composite structural design of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
- Previous exposure to metallic structural design of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
- Experience working on Special Access Programs.
- Experience working on military aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Work in a high-paced team environment to support program goals and schedule.
- Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives.
- Provide MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structures.
- Evaluate as-built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
- Clearly communicate and coordinate with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.
- Present and explain structural issues and solutions to internal management and customer representatives concisely.
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical applications such as CATIA and Teamcenter.
- Develop layouts, sketches, and blueprints and investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling.
- Identify design errors or deficiencies and make recommendations for changes.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
